Dragon's Delve from Dungeonaday - OOC Discussion [FULL]

Archon Adept · 10th March 2009, 08:09 PM

Hey folks! I'm, interested in possibly giving a go as DM of Monte Cook's exciting new megadungeon project, Dungeonaday. You can click on over and check it out directly if you like, but here's a bit of description from the site as well.

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Originally Posted by Dungeonaday.com

Welcome ...to the Dragon's Delve, a place of rumored mysteries and diabolical dangers--but also fabulous treasures!Dragon's Delve is a megadungeon that will, when complete, have hundreds of rooms, at least 20 levels and sublevels, and countless deadly, challenging, and unique encounters. Dragon's Delve is written entirely by Monte Cook, co-designer of 3rd Edition D&D and creator of Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil, the Banewarrens, and other memorable products and adventures. It's usable, in whole or in part, in any campaign setting. Although it may appear to start out like a conventional dungeon, as you get deeper the full scope of the adventure, and the unique challenges presented, become more and more apparent.

So, basically, it's a huge dungeon crawl. But, if there's anyone I'd trust to design a dungeon that won't get boring, it's Monte. I've read through the initial material he's got up there, and it's really fantastic. There are a lot of ideas that really have me stoked, and it feels like just the tip of the iceberg. It really appeals to an old-schooler like myself, and hearkens back to the dungeons of my youth. I hope I'm not the only one.

If there's enough interest, this would be a D&D 3.5 game, and I could see running as many as six PCs. We can discuss those details more later. For now, I just want to see if there are some people interested in this. Chime in, and let's discuss! Thanks.

hafrogman · 10th March 2009, 08:25 PM

I'm interested. Sounds like it could be a fun ride. Sounds like it's going to be huge, but we start out at the top, and see how far we get before something really nasty befalls us.

Archon Adept · 10th March 2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hafrogman

I'm interested. Sounds like it could be a fun ride. Sounds like it's going to be huge, but we start out at the top, and see how far we get before something really nasty befalls us.

Yep, indeed! Monte has a page on his site that basically enumerates some of the 'old school' tropes of his dungeon design (themed levels that get progressively more weird and more deadly the farther down you go, etc.) and you're right on the money.

I'm pleased that you're interested, hafrogman. Hopefully, we can get a few more as well.

Atanatotatos · 10th March 2009, 08:42 PM

What books would we have access to?

Archon Adept · 10th March 2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Atanatotatos

What books would we have access to?

I'm fairly open to most of the WotC Complete and Races of... books, beyond core 3.5 material. PHB2 is a good source as well. I know there's a whole plethora of 3.x gaming material out there, and I don't want to be too restrictive...but I trust some sources more than others. Overall, it's probably best just to run your ideas by me in advance. One caveat: I'm not generally a big fan of PCs of non-traditional races.

Archon Adept · 10th March 2009, 08:50 PM

Here's a quote from last week on Monte's blog. I post it here just because some of these concepts sounded cool to me. Maybe they will to others too.

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Originally Posted by Monte Cook's Blog

Dungeonaday.com describes Dragon's Delve, a mysterious (mega-)dungeon of vast size, fascinating secrets, and great danger. It includes such locales as the Font of Dreams, the Domain of the Venom Cult, the Prison of the Red Saint, the Aberrant Laboratory, the Sprawl of the Demon Leige, and the Secret City. It offers weird and wild encounters with the Bestial Host, the Insidious Kings, swarm-demon Czarzem the Wicked, and the Prince of Dragons. It holds treasures and secrets like the Twelve Secret Sigils, Sao's Bones, and the mystical wendways. But the adventure includes much more than just a dungeon. Dungeonaday.com also describes the surrounding area (filled with intriguing ruins), the nearby town of Brindenford (which is far more involved in the goings-on than it first appears), side trips to a mysterious island and an extradimensional tesseract, and forays into strange other planes. And that's just for starters. Seriously.

renau1g · 10th March 2009, 08:54 PM

It does sound intriguing... would you allow the Spell Compendium or Book of 9 Swords?

Archon Adept · 10th March 2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by renau1g

It does sound intriguing... would you allow the Spell Compendium or Book of 9 Swords?

Spell Compendium, sure.

Bo9S....mmm, maybe. I don't own that one, and have heard mixed comments on it. I'd need to know more to rule yea or nay.

Atanatotatos · 10th March 2009, 08:59 PM

Yes, interesting, and... same question as Ren

Haven't had really much chance to play Bo9S...

Archon Adept · 10th March 2009, 09:04 PM

I'll have to do a little homework on Book of 9 Swords and get back to you guys. If it comes back a 'no' are you still interested, or is that a deal breaker?

renau1g · 10th March 2009, 09:13 PM

Not a deal breaker by any stretch. I just like its options for martial classes, but if you decide no, then I'm still intrested.

Archon Adept · 10th March 2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by renau1g

Not a deal breaker by any stretch. I just like its options for martial classes, but if you decide no, then I'm still intrested.

Great!

Voadam · 11th March 2009, 12:45 AM

I'm interested. I'm more interested in variants over core classes but I'm happy to stick with normal races.

Erekose13 · 11th March 2009, 02:13 AM

Absolutely, if you don't mind a fellow member joining your game.

EDIT: any chance of using other Malhavoc Press material (BoEM, BOHM?)

Sir Osis of Liver · 11th March 2009, 05:07 AM

i've been looking for a game, and Monte's dungeon seems interesting.

Walking Dad · 11th March 2009, 12:01 PM

Interested!

Do we have to become members of the site?

We start at first level, aren't we?

Desert Hare · 11th March 2009, 12:27 PM

I could get into this. Core Rules or BOXM?

Archon Adept · 11th March 2009, 03:50 PM

Wow, guys! I have to say I didn't expect quite this enthusiastic a response for a 3.5 game! I'm very pleasantly surprised.

What this means, though, is that I need to go ahead and stop the call for players now. As it is, eight people have expressed interest. I really think a party of six is the limit to what I can handle, sorry! I think the fairest way to handle things is to offer the spots in the game to the first six responders. For the final two, I'll offer alternate spots, in case anyone declines or drops out. So, as it stands the player slots are offered to...

1. hafrogman
2. Atanatotatos
3. renau1g
4. Voadam
5. Erekose13
6. Sir Osis of Liver

And, as alternates: Walking Dad and Desert Hare.

Players, please go ahead and respond with a confirmation that you want to play for sure, and we'll start talking character creation.

Archon Adept · 11th March 2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Erekose13

Absolutely, if you don't mind a fellow member joining your game.

EDIT: any chance of using other Malhavoc Press material (BoEM, BOHM?)

Erekose13, I'm okay with you also being a member. Just please be very careful to keep IC and OOC knowledge separate.

Books of Eldritch Might and Hallowed Might? I'm open to you using those. (Not Book of Experimental Might, though...that's too much of a departure from the SRD).

Archon Adept · 11th March 2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Voadam

I'm interested. I'm more interested in variants over core classes but I'm happy to stick with normal races.

I want to clarify my previous comment about disliking 'non-traditional' races. What I really should have said is that I'm not a fan of PCs of races that are traditionally evil/monsters/antagonists of the adventurers (e.g., drow, goblins, etc.). If someone wants to play a goliath, or chaos gnome or the like, I'd be okay with that.